Three Men on a Mission
The Hexaware Dream Runners Half Marathon 2026, happening on 19th July 2026, will be powered by a strong Race Management Team. Introducing the Marvel RMT, a name that reflects power, precision and passion. As they step up to lead DRHM 2026, they are driven by one powerful belief I Am Unstoppable. We wish them the strength to transform vision into victory.

Meet your Race Director 2026 Rajeev Prasad, the ever-energetic and enthusiastic runner. A key member of Dream Runners since 2008 and Trustee  of Dream Runners Foundation, Rajeev has successfully completed a Full Marathon and numerous Half Marathons, he brings deep, on-the-ground expertise to this role. What started as a goal to shed extra fat has transformed into an enduring addiction into running and working out at the gym, one that fuels not only his physical fitness but also enhances his focus and discipline in his professional life. Wherever he is, he is highly entertaining and inspiring, using humour to energise those around him. He was instrumental in mentoring and helping to start the running community of T Nagar chapter of Dream Runners, RTR (Run T Nagar Run).

Rajeev Prasad, the Director behind the camera commands a different kind of set as a successful Film and Television Director. A versatile creative force, he has worked across almost every format in the South Indian entertainment industry, including feature films, advertisement films, television serials, short films, documentaries, web series, micro web series and has also acted in a few films and web series. Known for his never-tired approach and always-on-his-toes energy, he is a true task master, constantly creating, driving ideas forward, and leading from the front with his voice, passion, and momentum never fading.

Joining him as part of the 3-member Race Management team will be Chandrasekaran and Kishore Kumar.

Chandrasekaran has been a passionate runner for over a decade, clocking more than 17,000 km that includes a 50 km ultra, multiple full marathons, and countless half marathons. He also holds a postgraduate degree in Yoga Therapy, bringing a strong mind–body perspective to training and recovery.​

As an active member of the Dream Runners community, he has been leading one of its most Vibrant chapters, the Velachery Dreamers, for around nine years , mentoring a few hundred runners and helping build a strong neighbourhood running culture.​

Beyond running, Chandra is a full-time IT leader with over 26 years of experience in a leading IT organization, balancing corporate responsibilities with community leadership and athlete mentoring. This blend of long-distance running, yoga therapy expertise, and IT leadership experience makes him a uniquely holistic mentor for runners in his community.

Kishore Kumar has been a consistent runner for the past 13+ years. He ran his first 10K by a mere chance and was not a planned one. Ever since, he has been bitten by the running bug and has completed numerous half marathons, a handful of full marathons.

Kishore is one of the founding members of the OMR DREAMERS chapter and has motivated his friends, colleagues, relatives and acquaintances to pick up running. He is a yoga enthusiast and credits his running success to yoga and regular strength training.

He works for a Fintech and finds solace in running. He enjoys the friendly banter during his runs.